‘Around the World in 80 Inventions’ uncovers the fascinating, reals tories behind incredible inventions that have expanded humankind’s knowledge and shaped our lives today. From the wheel to the space rocket, this book shows how technology has evolved over time!

Journeying through ancient civilisations to the modern day, this invention compendium is packed with astonishing facts, and will captivate STEM-mad readers for hours.

“Around the World in 80 Inventions’ is written by Matt Ralphs, and was published by Templar Books on the 12th October 2023.

Be Your Own Man is a book for boys, and those who identify as a boy, ages 8-12. Written by Jessica Sanders, It encourages boys and men to embrace their vulnerability and put their hand up for help. Normalising ‘softer’ behaviours such sensitivity, creativity and caring for others as valuable human traits. It encourages its’ readers to broaden their ideas about what it means to be a boy and supports them to feel proud about who they truly are!

‘Be Your Own Man’ is available in Australia, Germany, Poland, Japan & the UK!

‘Two Grooms on a Cake’ is an upcoming children’s book written by Rob Sanders, with Little Bee Books. ‘Two Grooms on a Cake’ focuses on the real life story of Michael McConnell and Jack Baker, the first two men in America to receive a marriage license. This take on their story shows their life mirrored with that of the two grooms atop their wedding cake! Available to order via Amazon NOW!

‘FREE TO BE FABULOUS’ tells the story of Daniel, a young boy who enters a school talent show after being inspired by his favourite singer ‘Fabulina’. After performing, he encounters trouble with ‘The Mean’ of the school and has to overcome their mean words and cruel stares.

‘FREE TO BE FABULOUS’ is written by David McMullin and to be published by Harper Collins in Summer 2024.

As a part of my work with Aquila Magazine, I create contents pages for their issues. Here are some examples of imagery that I’ve created for them over the years.

Images for HighLights Magazine. Illustrating a story of Darlene, a girl living on a farm in the 1920’s, saving a pig from a mudhole.

From the Titanic to the Boston molasses flood, investigate five famous historical disasters just like a real reporter--through facts, eyewitnesses, and clues--with Emmy-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding.

Delve deeper into some of the most dramatic disasters in history! Using case files full of firsthand accounts, critical facts, do-at-home experiments, and clues, readers can become disaster detectives and determine for themselves what happened and why.

Published 8 October, 2024, by Candlewick Press.

Regularly working with UK children’s magazine AQUILA over the last 5+ years, I create bright and fun imagery to accompany their wonderful and informative facts, stories and games. Here’s a selection of the spreads and artwork I’ve produced for them…

Work for AQUILA spans over contents pages, interior spreads, accompanying zines and activity books. Examples of contents work can be found on their own page.

Some examples of my work that highlight background imagery.

Aquila Magazine host ‘BrainFeeder’ puzzles each month for their readers to complete! Here is a small selection that I’ve illustrated.

‘The Magic Finger’ book cover image for Roald Dahl Day 2019, as a part of a Bright Illustration campaign.

Artwork for French kids magazine ‘SALAMANDRE’, for their activities section.

‘Life the Flap: The Brain!’ is an upcoming release from RONSHIN. It explores how the brain as an organ and structure work, taking you round a exhibit of models and dioramas. But over the course of the book you’ll find 72 surprises in the form of flaps! Discover deeper, and see behind the various layers to find more fun and facts! Here are some sample spreads…

Completed in 2021, release TBA.

‘Around the World in 80 Inventions’ uncovers the fascinating, reals tories behind incredible inventions that have expanded humankind’s knowledge and shaped our lives today. From the wheel to the space rocket, this book shows how technology has evolved over time!

Journeying through ancient civilisations to the modern day, this invention compendium is packed with astonishing facts, and will captivate STEM-mad readers for hours.

Here are some close-ups of a selection of the interior illustrations…

“Around the World in 80 Inventions’ is written by Matt Ralphs, and was be published by Templar Books on the 12th October 2023.

Sitting alone in her garden, she waits for the birds to pass by during their migration. Until then, she tends to the crops and growth of seed in preparation for their arrival. This time, a friend decides to stay rather then carry on their journey..

Illustration of the ‘Poor Things’ character Bella Baxter.

A print collection based around the dogs in my family - Benny, Wally & Frankie.

‘Everyday STEM: Machines’ and ‘Everyday STEM: Geology’ are two books focusing on their respective STEM subjects and presenting them in fun and exciting ways!

With ‘Everyday STEM: Machines’, uncover the machine that was the hardest to invent, marvel at machines of the future, and learn how you can become a top inventor. Meet the scientists whose inventions changed the world forever, plus at-home experiments allow you to build your own machines. Written by Jenny Jacoby, Published by Kingfisher in Summer 2022.

And with ‘Everyday STEM: Geology’, explore volcanoes on Mars, uncover different types of fossils, and see how geology can help protect the environment. Meet the scientists who changed the geology world forever, plus at-home experiments allow you to watch geology in action. Written by Emily Dodd, Published by Kingfisher in Summer 2022.

Portraits of Wangari Maathai and a climate activist for a prompt from Bright Agency.

Working with aftercare drink brand Nualtra in 2021, I created imagery for their Altraplen Daily supplement drink line. Created for magazine, poster, billboard use etc.

‘L-Arlekkin l-isfar’ (‘The Yellow Harlequin’) is a young fiction novel written by Roberta Badaja and to be published by Merlin Publishers. These are an example of the accompanying inside black + white illustrations. Available November 2019.

‘The Yellow Harlequin’ tells the story of a magical pocket watch that allows characters from classical painting to climb out of their frame and cause havoc in the real world! The titular Harlequin, a Picasso creation, follows his dream of opening a dream-like circus!

Aquila Magazine commissioned me to draw three portraits for a competition prize.